Karma To Burn – Official WebSHRINE

“It is with great pride that I can now reveal to you the results of exhaustive (and budget exhausting) research on behalf of the VLSA (the Vanished Lead Singers Agency). The research journey took us from the wilds of Borneo through the perils of the Hindu Kush, finally coming to rest in the pleasure palace at Xanadu.

I can now reveal that the man, the myth, the legend that is Ronnie G exists. Whether or not he will ever return from his reckless pursuit of hedonism to take his place at the forefront of the legendary riff machine that is KTB is another question.

Our research also revealed a basic truth of rock. This truth can be traced back through the mists of time, past jongleurs, wandering minstrels and bards and on into the primordial sludge out of which came Robert Johnson, Big Bill Broonzy, Blind Willie Nelson and through to the psychedelia, Led Zep, Sabbath and on, leaving its mark on Metallica and Kyuss, finally coming to rest in the home of instrumental that is KTB.

This truth has been constant since this time, there have been iconoclasts who have failed to recognise this basic tent of rock, but they have suffered for their oversight. What is this truth? It is simply this – at gigs you must discuss your cats.

I now add another truth – gardening is cool. Things are coming along apace in the garden, the green shoots stand as testament to our work and fill me with joy every time I see them. Our goat is happy, miffed that Basil has not returned her calls, but she’ll get over it. Long distance is always dodgy. We are getting a couple of sheep at the weekend to keep the grass down and they will be delicious I am sure.

I trust all is well with you and the tour is going down like the bomb or somesuch youth street lingo that I am too old for.”